Cascade Components Announces Santa Cruz Bronson LT Linkage
PRESS RELEASE: Cascade Components
Hot off the heals of the Nomad LT link we are pleased to announce the release of the Bronson LT link! The stock Bronson linkage has essentially the same leverage ratio at top and bottom of travel. This lack of progressivity makes it not well suited to running coil shocks and more volume reducers have to be used with air (the stock shock ships with three installed). Borrowing from our philosophy behind the Nomad LT link we designed a new Bronson link that increases progressivity by 12%, increases travel to 157 mm, lengthens the chainstays by 5 mm, and increases clearance in the shock tunnel. As with the Nomad link, pedaling characteristics are maintained. What this all boils down to is a rear end that tracks and maintains traction much better, offers more mid-stroke support and bottom out resistance, and corners like it never has before. With the greatly increased progressivity coil shocks also work much better. It's no longer necessary to over-spring the shock in order to prevent it from bottoming out harshly.
Increasing travel to 157 mm makes the rear feel more balanced with 160 and 170 mm forks. The link also slackens the bike out slightly making the ride much more stable at speed and in the steeps. The Bronson LT link makes it the perfect bike for long days of pedaling to technical trails. It still pedals well, but rips the descents like never before while feel as nimble as ever. The first time we rode it the difference was so apparent it made us laugh. The way it tracks through rough terrain is unreal yet it ramps up smoothly to provide the support needed deeper in the travel.
As with the Nomad LT link, all critical features are machined out of 6061-T6 billet in the same setup in our four axis mill to ensure the tightest tolerances possible. We hold the machining to high standards and it shows in the attention to detail with tool paths and precise fits. The result is a link that looks as good as it functions. As always, all link are designed, CNC machined, and tested here in Washington. All links come with sealed Enduro MAX bearings pressed in.
Tool paths
Specs and details:
• 12% more progressive than stock link
• 157 mm of travel with stock shock size
• +5 mm chainstay length
• Increased shock clearance
• Sealed Enduro MAX bearings
• 30 mm x 8 mm shock mount
• Colors: Black, contact for details on others
• Material: 6061-T6 Al
• Cost: $249.00
• 12% more progressive than stock link
• 157 mm of travel with stock shock size
• +5 mm chainstay length
• Increased shock clearance
• Sealed Enduro MAX bearings
• 30 mm x 8 mm shock mount
• Colors: Black, contact for details on others
• Material: 6061-T6 Al
• Cost: $249.00
Leverage ratio comparison
For more information visit http://cascadecomponents.bike/bronson-lt/
or email info@cascadecomponents.bike
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I have a cc and I already replaced ( by warranty ) the rear triangle because it snapped .
Also I love the way it handles the rough stuff what I would need to tune is pedalling while climb back up to get more fun runs .
Only complain on this Samy Cruz Bronson is that it doesn’t pedal as good as the trek remedy 2018 other than that is a way more fun bike .
So my 2 questions are :
1. Warranty issues ? Framewise if I install your link
2.Would it also pedal better uphill as you guys only talk about bettering the going down which is more than perfect for me ( with the obvious spacers inside the shock ) ?
Thanks
I have been running my Cascade Link on my Bronson for almost a year now, but I still have not forgotten how it was with Pre-Cascade. I think this piece of art work is absolutely amazing! I bumped up fork travel to 170mm the same time I swapped out the linkage. Now with the Cascade and 170mm fork, BB is now about 0.8mm higher. I had to run about 25 psi more to get the same sag. After the first couple of rides, I noticed some huge improvements in traction, not sure if this is makes me faster, but it feels nice. I took my Bronson with Cascade to both Brian Head Ski Resort and Bootleg Canyon Bike Park (shuttle services) multiple times, and she did great at both places as I was absolutely amazed how plush my bike became with the link in place. Even on hard flat drops, the bottom outs are very controllable. On the climbs, I feel the bike sitting lower when doing standing pedaling, but she seems to bob less. Just as the marketing "brochure" says, Small bump compliance does seem to be much better. My Bronson can now even be a backup DH bike if my main DH bike ever goes down, she feels that good! It is much easier to stay on and keep my weight on the back wheel with this link and it seems she has limitless travel at times (in the rear).
This is my concern. My lower setting, I keep hitting my pedals already. @CascadeComponents, no flip-chip right?